PM Modi Sends Wishes To Sonia Gandhi On Her 78th Birthday

Prime Minister Modi and Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, sent birthday greetings to former Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi turned 78 on Monday.

Source : PTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted former Congress president Sonia Gandhi on her 78th birthday wishing her long life and good health. 

"Greetings to Smt. Sonia Gandhi Ji on her birthday. I pray for her long life and good health," Modi said in a post on X. 

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge took to his X account to wish Sonia Gandhi on her birthday. 

"Extending my warm greetings to Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson, Smt. Sonia Gandhi ji on her birthday. A true champion of the rights of the marginalised, embodying utmost grace, dignity and courage amidst adversity, her contribution to public life has inspired millions. I wish her a long and healthy life," he said in a post on X. 

The Congress party also posted a note for its former president saying she played a "pivotal role in path-breaking reforms." 

"A leader whose commitment and belief in the founding principles of India and the Congress party are an inspiration. Championing women's empowerment, social justice, and inclusive growth, her vision led to the upliftment of millions of marginalized people and the strengthening of India’s welfare state," the post read. 

"As President of the Congress and Chairperson of UPA, she has played a pivotal role in path-breaking reforms. From MGNREGA and the Right to Food to the Right to Education and the Right to Information—these landmark legislations have reshaped India’s political, social, and economic landscape," it added.  

Sonia Gandhi entered political life in response to demand from the Congress and took primary membership of the party in 1997. She vigorously campaigned for the party and was elected as the President of the Indian National Congress in 1998 and has held the position for the longest time. 

She was also the Chairperson of the National Advisory Council, a forum that made periodic recommendations to the government in areas related to socio-economic importance. 

She took a back seat from active politics in the last few years for health reasons.